Merriness and Woe

Opposite meaning words

Merriness noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.

Usage example: I hate the forced merriness of so many New Year's Eve parties

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Woe is an antonym for merriness.

Woe noun - A state of great suffering of body or mind.

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Merriness is an antonym for woe.

Nearby Word: woeful

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Woe and Merriness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/merriness/woe

Merriness & Woe. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/merriness/woe>.

Woe or Merriness. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/merriness/woe.

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